The death of Jordan Wright, a former British reality TV star, caused widespread shock in mid-March 2026. Authorities are urgently investigating details and suspicious points surrounding the case.
Incident Summary
Date of incident: Body found on 14 March 2026, between approximately 12:30 and 14:00.
Location: Drainage ditch (or small canal) near Bang Tao Beach, Choeng Thale Subdistrict, Thalang District, Phuket.
Condition of body: Found face down in water mixed with mud, wearing a gray T-shirt and black long pants, barefoot. A hotel room key card (room 2109) was found on him, and his mobile phone was discovered on the nearby bank.
Suspicious points and police hypotheses
Preliminary investigations and CCTV footage revealed key issues raising questions about his behavior before death:
Unusual behavior: Hotel CCTV recorded Jordan pacing anxiously in front of the hotel multiple times before suddenly running out of the hotel around 23:25.
Direction of flight: He ran into an unfinished, dark, and difficult-to-access hotel construction area during the late night.
Incident site conditions: The drainage ditch is approximately 1.6 to 2 meters deep. Police suspect he may have fallen in while panicked or delirious. Due to the depth and possibly steep banks, he was unable to climb out, leading to exhaustion and death.
No signs of struggle: No initial evidence of physical assault or forced entry into his hotel room was found, making murder less likely than an accident or mental/chemical condition.
Background on Jordan Wright
Jordan Wright was a well-known figure in the UK reality TV scene with the following history:
Age: 33 years old.
Previous occupation: Former firefighter.
Notable works:
Ex on the Beach (2017): Appeared in season 7 on MTV.
The Only Way Is Essex (TOWIE) (2018): Participated briefly in the popular British reality show on ITV, leaving a memorable impression on fans.
Past relationships: Was reported to have dated Vicky Pattison, a well-known star from Geordie Shore.
Life in Thailand: Arrived in Thailand on 3 December 2025 on a tourist visa and relocated to Phuket to "start a new life." He frequently posted fitness, motocross riding, and leisure photos on his personal Instagram. His last post on 6 March read, "I'm home."
Current case status
His body has been sent to the hospital for a detailed autopsy, especially toxicology tests to check for alcohol or drugs that might have caused delirium or agitation before death. Authorities are coordinating with the British embassy to proceed with next steps.